Bayern Leverkusen face a tough battle to retain their coach Xabi Alonso, with Bayern Munich reportedly eyeing him as a possible successor to Thomas Tuchel. This news could unsettle Liverpool fans as Alonso has also been considered as a potential candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
🔴🚨🔴 News #Alonso: The event of a mutual separation between #Tuchel/ FC Bayern in the summer at the latest is a possible scenario.
⚠️In this case, plan a replacement for Bayern: Xabi Alonso!
➡️ Especially since Alonso has already been identified as the desired top candidate for… pic.twitter.com/hdDdgONH9P
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) February 19, 2024
Liverpool is also waiting
Fabrizio Romano had previously mentioned Liverpool’s interest in Alonso, but Bayern Munich have always been an admirer of the Spanish tactician, who is having an excellent season at Bayer Leverkusen. Given Bayern’s current problems, there is now a possibility that Alonso will replace Tuchel at the end of the season.
For Liverpool, who are looking to replace a legendary figure like Klopp, the prospect of losing Alonso to Bayern is not ideal. The former Liverpool player and one of the sport’s most prominent coaches appeared to be a perfect fit as Klopp’s successor after the German announced his departure.
However, Bayern would offer another tempting job for Alonso, which would add an interesting twist to the situation. It will be interesting to see what decision the Spanish coach makes in the coming weeks and months as both Liverpool and Bayern fight to secure his services. Alonso’s decision will have a major impact on the future of both clubs and the panorama of European football.